{"product_id":"king-bros-cristiani-circus-1950s-photo-trucks-big-top-helena-ar-2-5-x-4","title":"King Bros Cristiani Circus 1950s Photo Trucks Big Top Helena AR 2.5 x 4","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eThis photograph was taken in the 1950s and documents the King Bros Cristiani Circus setting up in Helena, Arkansas, showing trucks, a parade wagon, and the big top during arrival operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eThe King Bros and Cristiani organizations operated as closely connected circus enterprises during the mid-twentieth century, often sharing equipment, performers, and management structures. Traveling shows of this scale relied on coordinated truck convoys, flatbed equipment haulers, and decorated wagons that moved the show between towns while supporting rapid setup of tents, animal areas, and performance facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eThe image looks down across the circus lot as several mid-century trucks and a decorated parade wagon marked “Circus” are positioned along the roadside. Circus workers move between vehicles and equipment while flatbed trucks carry structural materials for the show. Behind them stands the large canvas big top surrounded by smaller working tents and fenced animal areas, with additional circus trailers and vehicles scattered across the grounds. The elevated vantage point captures the full layout of the temporary circus yard as the show establishes itself in Helena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52997613519032,"sku":"20260312s","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_8b878be5-e802-4e2f-8f05-c8c0dc5b2c9f.jpg?v=1773380942","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/king-bros-cristiani-circus-1950s-photo-trucks-big-top-helena-ar-2-5-x-4","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}